Orange County
Village of Chester, NY: zoning for new construction
Residential lots in the Village of Chester run from a 0.287-acre minimum in Residential Single-Family up to 0.918 acres in Residential-Agricultural, across 9 zoning districts in all. Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Power here is Orange & Rockland territory. The district table below has the setbacks, height limits and coverage - confirm the specifics with the building department at (845) 469-2388 before you rely on a figure.
Looking specifically at an accessory dwelling unit? See ADU rules for Chester →
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential-Agricultural | 0.918 ac | 100 / 50 / 50 ft | 45 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential Single-Family | 0.287 ac | 30 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential Mobile Home | 0.287 ac | 30 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Residential Multifamily | 0.287 ac | 30 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | Occupancy restricted |
| Central Business | 0.287 ac | 30 / 15 / 30 ft | 35 ft | No |
| General Business | 0.344 ac | 50 / 15 / 20 ft | 35 ft | No |
| Manufacturing/Industrial | 3 ac | 100 / 40 / 60 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Warehouse/Light Industrial | 1 ac | 50 / 30 / 30 ft | 40 ft | No |
| Highway Interchange Overlay | 3 ac | — | 40 ft | No |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals allowed with local rules. Village Chapter 98 prohibits short-term rentals of fewer than 29 nights unless operated as a licensed hotel or bed-and-breakfast (distinct from Town of Chester Local Law 1-2022).
Good to know
- UtilityOrange & Rockland territory.
- Building dept(845) 469-2388
- Last reviewed2026-07-12
Working out a budget? A standard-finish build here runs $211–$276/sq ft - see the full cost to build a house in Chester, or what an ADU costs here.
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Zoning figures for Village of Chester are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-07-12) and provided for decision-support only - not legal, engineering, or architectural advice. Setback and dimensional standards often carry conditions and exceptions; verify with the building department at (845) 469-2388 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.